So there I was, walking through the book store making a bee line to the children’s section when I saw this cute little puppy dog on the cover of a book and it was on sale for $4.98. Add that to my to my favorite word ever, “Bliss”, it was a MUST HAVE!!!!!

I was once told that the quickest way to feel happiness is to play with a pet. I wasn’t sure if that was true or not. I have never been a big animal person. I have always had pets, but I have never really been attached to them so I really didn’t understand this. Until I was really sad and my cat came up to me to love me and make me feel better. Then my dog would ask me to play and I would laugh so hard at him. And I fell in love with my animals. They have taught me some big lessons. So it was fun picking up this book and learning some lessons on happiness from Trixie the dog.

I also have to say that it was fun reading a book by Dean Koontz that was on the “light and fluffy” side :).

This book was written from Trixie’s point of view, and was a little odd to read at first. But as soon as I fell into the rhythm of the writing, it all began to make sense, and I really enjoyed the book.

According to Trixie, “the road to bliss is paved with dog wisdom.” And there are 8 steps. I will not tell you what those steps are; that is for you to read and find out! But here are some lessons I learned while reading Trixie’s thoughts:

1) Sit still and be quiet. Meditation is good.

2) The rising moon at the bottom of a finger nail is beautiful. I never really noticed this before!

3) Life without a cookie is unthinkable!

4) “Pleasure without beauty is just empty thrill”…kinda like Sex without love…..hmmm….same thing, yes?

5) “The world is a gift to make you happy.”

6) “Here is what real meaning is like. Maybe you’re meant to give kindness to one special child. Child grows up, is healer or wise leader. then your purpose was as big as any king’s, maybe bigger.” Being a stay at home mom….priceless and so very important!

7) “It is what it is.” “No Kidding. if it isn’t what it is, then what would it be? And if it is what it isn’t, what the hell is going on here?”

8) “Where there is patience and humility, there is neither anger nor vexation.” ~ St. Francis

9) If I want to remain young, I must play and laugh more!

10) Grief is cleansing.

Bonus reminder: Be grateful!!!!!!!!

This book is filled with such heart warming and profound wisdom..straight from the dog’s mouth! You will laugh and maybe even cry while reading this book. One thing is for certain, you will smile!!!!!